Virginia Maria Stockley

STOCKLEY, Virginia Maria- It is with deep sadness that we have to announce the sudden passing of our dear wife and mother Virginia Maria Stockley on May 4th of 2023. Born August 15,1955, Maria was the daughter of the late Harvey and Honey Donovan of Ingonish Beach, NS.

Maria had a heart of gold. She started her career at the age of 14 as a switchboard operator in the basement of her parents home. She then moved on to work with Maritime Tel & Tel as an operator where she gave 34 years in Toll, Ship to Shore, repair, sales and credit services.

Maria is survived by her husband of 47 years Lonnie Stockley, her daughter Mary and son Jonathan. She is also survived by her sisters Leona Stockley (George), Geraldine Walker (Calvin), Ruth Cipak (Steve), Maureen Sneddon (Perry), Jackie Hines (Dale) and by her brothers Peter Donovan (Ginny) and Paul Donovan (Joanne).

Besides her parents Maria was predeceased by her sisters Elaine Titus, Angela Hines, Jennifer Westhaver and her brother Leon in infancy.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Maria's life will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

Special thank you to the nurses, doctors and staff on the Cardiology Unit at the QE11 Health Sciences Center in Halifax for the care and kindness shown to Maria.